Dr. Karthikeyan Selvaraju

Dr Karthikeyan Selvaraju is a laparoscopic and gastrointestinal surgeon in Salem with 22 years of experience specialising in hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery, advanced laparoscopic surgery, colorectal surgery, ERCP, and surgical oncology of the thyroid, breast, and parotid, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Vellakalpatti, Salem.

He holds an international fellowship in HPB and Colorectal Surgery from Seoul, South Korea and is a member of globally recognised surgical societies including SAGES, ASCRS, and IHPBA, in addition to being a Gold Medalist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

He consults in English, Tamil, and Kannada.

Area of Expertise

Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

Patients with liver, gallbladder, bile duct, and pancreatic conditions are managed by Dr Karthikeyan with advanced hepatobiliary surgical techniques developed through dedicated international fellowship training:

• Liver resection
• Pancreatic surgery
• Bile duct surgery
• Gallbladder cancer surgery
• Hepatobiliary oncological procedures

Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery

Patients requiring minimally invasive surgical treatment for abdominal and gastrointestinal conditions are managed with advanced laparoscopic approaches:

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic hernia repair
• Laparoscopic appendectomy
• Incisional hernia repair
• Advanced laparoscopic GI procedures

Colorectal Surgery

Patients with colorectal cancer and benign colorectal conditions are managed by Dr Selvaraju with laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgical techniques acquired through international fellowship training in Seoul:

• Laparoscopic colorectal resection
• Robotic colorectal surgery
• Rectal cancer surgery
• Colostomy and stoma procedures
• Bowel resection and anastomosis

ERCP and Therapeutic Endoscopy

Patients with biliary and pancreatic duct disorders are managed with advanced endoscopic diagnostic and therapeutic interventions:

• Diagnostic ERCP
• Biliary stenting
• Pancreatic duct interventions
• Endoscopic stone extraction
• Advanced therapeutic endoscopy

Surgical Oncology of Thyroid, Breast, and Parotid

Patients with thyroid, breast, and parotid malignancies are evaluated and managed with oncologically appropriate surgical techniques:

• Thyroid cancer surgery
• Breast cancer surgery
• Parotid tumour surgery
• Neck dissection
• Oncological resection with margin control

Anorectal and Proctology Surgery

Patients with anorectal conditions are assessed and managed with appropriate surgical interventions:

• Haemorrhoid surgery
• Anal fissure surgery
• Fistula surgery
• Varicocele surgery
• Proctological procedures

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai (2004)
• MS General Surgery, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal (2009)
• DNB General Surgery, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
• MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• International Fellowship in HPB and Colorectal Surgery, Seoul, South Korea (2012)
• International Fellowship in Robotic and Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery
• International Fellowship in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Karthikeyan Selvaraju currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Vellakalpatti, Salem

Previous Associations

• Kasturba Medical College, Junior Resident (2005 to 2008) and Senior Resident (2008 to 2009)
• Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, House Surgeon (2002 to 2005)
• Agalya Hospital, Casualty Officer (2004 to 2005)

Professional Memberships

• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI)
• Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
• American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS)
• International Society of Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeons
• International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (IHPBA India)
• Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES)
• Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India (AMASI)
• Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

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